The Adoration of the Shepherds
1638
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Adoration of the Shepherds is a 1638 ink by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a group of people gathered around a bed where a baby lies. Some stand, some kneel, and one woman holds a candle. The scene looks cramped, with rough walls and a makeshift roof. A dog sits in the corner, and outside, a ship is partly visible. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and emotion. The lighting is dim, focusing on the baby and the people closest to it. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style used drama and light in art.
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